Lot Essay
A near-identical armchair, possibly the present lot, was sold anonymously Christie's, New York, 14 October 1989, lot 190 ($22,000 including premium).
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CIRCA 1770
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
CIRCA 1770
The cartouche shaped back, arms and serpentine seat re-upholstered in brass nailed associated gros-point floral needlework, the moulded outsplayed arm terminals, above channelled cabriole legs and scroll feet
41 ¼ in. (105 cm.) high; 27 in. (68.5 cm.) wide; 30 in. (76 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1770
The cartouche shaped back, arms and serpentine seat re-upholstered in brass nailed associated gros-point floral needlework, the moulded outsplayed arm terminals, above channelled cabriole legs and scroll feet
41 ¼ in. (105 cm.) high; 27 in. (68.5 cm.) wide; 30 in. (76 cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired from Hotspur Ltd., June 2002.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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